Karnataka Maternity Benefit / Delivery Assistance Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Maternity Benefit / Delivery Assistance Scheme is a welfare program introduced by the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Department of Labour, Government of Karnataka, to provide financial support to registered women construction workers during childbirth. Through this scheme, registered women construction workers receive financial assistance of ₹50,000 per delivery, whether for a male or female child, to help cover medical and related expenses.

The scheme ensures support at a critical stage, enabling beneficiaries to manage costs associated with pregnancy and delivery. To be eligible for the benefits, a woman must be registered with the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and should be pregnant. Additionally, the assistance is restricted to the first two deliveries only, and it can be availed only twice. The second claim must be supported by an affidavit stating that it is for the second delivery, and the benefit will not be provided if the applicant already has two living children.

The applicant is also required to submit proof of delivery, such as a birth certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths or a delivery certificate from a government or private hospital in Karnataka duly signed by the concerned doctor. In conclusion, the scheme contributes to the welfare of women in the unorganised construction sector by improving maternal health and offering financial stability during childbirth.

The Welfare Board also provides additional family-oriented assistance through schemes such as the Karnataka Thayi Magu Sahaya Hastha Scheme for maternity support and the Karnataka Marriage Assistance Scheme for marriage-related financial aid to registered construction workers. Beneficiaries may explore these welfare initiatives to receive broader financial and social security benefits offered by the Board.

Scheme Benefits

• Support provided to registered women construction workers
• Financial assistance of ₹50,000 per delivery
• Applicable for the first two deliveries only

Eligibility Requirements

• For Registration as a Construction Worker:
  • The applicant must be a building or construction worker (unorganised worker)
  • The applicant must be at least 18 years of age
  • The applicant must have worked in construction for at least 90 days in a given year
• For Availing the Scheme:
  • The applicant must be a registered woman construction worker under the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
  • The applicant must be pregnant
  • Assistance is limited to the first two deliveries only

Required Documents

• For Registration:
  • Employment Certificate / 90 days work proof (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)
  • Aadhaar Card (self-attested)
  • Age Proof (Aadhaar Card or Voter ID)
  • Ration Card (optional)
• For Scheme Application:
  • Identity proof / Smart card issued by the Board
  • Bank account details
  • Child's photograph
  • Birth certificate of the child
  • Hospital discharge summary
  • Employment certificate
  • Affidavit (required for second child)
• For Renewal:
  • Employment Certificate / 90 days work proof (Form V(A), V(B), V(C), V(D) Download Page

Steps to Apply

• Worker Registration:
  • Visit the official website of the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
  • Click on "Register" and select "New Construction Worker Registration" but if you are alredy
  • Enter Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify using OTP
  • Fill in details, upload documents, and submit the form
• Applying for the Scheme:
  • Log in using registered mobile number and OTP
  • Go to the "Schemes" section
  • Select the Maternity Benefit scheme
  • Fill in details and upload required documents
  • Accept declaration and submit the application
• Renewal Process:
  • Login to the official website using registered mobile number
  • Go to dashboard and click on "Renewal"
  • Fill in required details and upload documents
  • Review and submit the application

Note: Registration must be renewed every 3 years, a grace period of 1 year is allowed after expiry after the grace period, registration becomes invalid.

Relevant Links

• Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board Official Web Portal
• Scheme Deatils On the Official Page
• Registration Guidance for Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
• Login Page for Maternity Benefit / Delivery Assistance Scheme
• The Maternity Benefit / Delivery Assistance Scheme Guidance
• Employment certificate by the Employer-Form V(A), V(B), V(C), V(D) Download Page

Contact Information

• Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
• Address: Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board Karmika Bhavan, Dairy Circle Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru – 29
• Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board Toll-Free Number: 155214
• Social Media Whatsapp Number: 9845353214
• District Office Contact Details
• Email: [email protected]